Global consultancy delivering advisory, technology & managed services to commercial and government clients.
The incumbent will be responsible for creating enterprise data models, data lakes, warehouses, and integration frameworks for both structured and unstructured data. They will architect systems that follow NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS controls, implement NERC CIP standards (002‑013), and secure data flows across AWS, Azure, and on‑prem environments using encryption, IAM, and network segmentation. Additionally, they will develop RBAC, ABAC, MFA, and privileged‑access controls, design architectures that anticipate attack vectors, and protect operational‑technology environments such as EMS, SCADA, and DCS.
Guidehouse is seeking a cyber consulting professional to design and implement secure, compliant architectures for commercial energy provider clients in the power and electric utilities sector. The role requires up to 25% travel and does not require a security clearance, but it excludes experience in banking, healthcare, pharma, manufacturing, mining, construction, or defense.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and hold either a bachelor's degree with at least seven years of relevant experience or a master's degree with at least five years in the electric utility industry or a NERC‑related regulator. Essential qualifications include deep knowledge of North American NERC Reliability Standards, hands‑on experience with NERC CIP audit preparation and mitigation, and strong technical writing skills for security diagrams, evidence packages, and training materials. The role also requires the ability to travel, work onsite at Guidehouse or client locations, and reside within the contiguous United States.
Preferred attributes include proximity to Guidehouse office locations, demonstrated capability to maintain data integrity through metadata standards and retention policies, and experience designing enterprise‑scale data architectures. Additional expertise in NIST, ISO 27001, CIS controls, and securing data across multi‑cloud environments, as well as familiarity with Bulk Electric System and NERC/FERC enforcement, will be valued.
The position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $225,000, with compensation based on experience, skills, and other factors. Guidehouse provides a comprehensive total‑rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, health‑savings and flexible‑spending accounts, disability coverage, student‑loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, professional development, referral incentives, emergency childcare, and a mobility stipend.